Prospecting weekend and detector hunt
Valley Prospectors Rendezvous and Jim Straight Memorial Detector Hunt 2026
🗓️ 23–25 October 2026
🇺🇸 📍 Barstow, California
🎟️ USD 20 detector hunt; children's detecting hunt free
About this event
Valley Prospectors of San Bernardino is holding its Rendezvous at Ord Mountain Camping Area near Barstow from 23 to 25 October 2026. The Jim Straight Memorial Metal Detector Hunt starts at 09:30 on Saturday 24 October, with USD 20 registration. A free children’s detecting hunt follows at 11:30. Primitive dry camping is available. The organiser advises that activities may change or be cancelled if volunteer or participant numbers are insufficient.
Event details
VenueOrd Mountain Camping Area
OrganiserValley Prospectors of San Bernardino
Ticket priceUSD 20 detector hunt; children's detecting hunt free
CampingPrimitive dry camping
ChildrenChildren's detecting hunt on 24 October at 11:30
Good to know: Detecting hunt on 24 October at 09:30. Organiser says activities may change or be cancelled if volunteer/participant numbers are insufficient.
